Top 75 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Our top 75 Thanksgiving recipes that you have to have on your Thanksgiving table. We have compiled a list of some of the best recipes for the biggest food holiday of the year. Right and ready for you!
The Best Sides for Thanksgiving
We have compiled this list of some of the best! No matter your dietary preference, you are sure to find something for every guest this Holiday season.
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Strawberry and Fig Preserve Turkey Glaze
Strawberry and Fig Preserve Turkey Glaze is simple yet delicious. We glaze our bird with it and can use it as a sauce to serve on the side. Staple ingredients take this glaze from simple to spectacular.
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Cornbread Dressing
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a must during the holidays. But it is easy enough to have anytime. A traditional southern recipe that until now has been intimidating. We show you how easy and delicious it is. Savory notes of onion, sage and celery will satisfy any preference and help win folks over from the stuffing team.
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onehotoven.com
Baked Sweet Potato Slices
Baked Sweet Potato Slices are baked with sweet apples and tart cranberries for a simple, tasty, and healthy side dish. These potatoes are sweet and savory and full of delicious fall flavors everyone loves.
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Butter Beans in the Instant Pot
Butter Beans in the Instant Pot are an easy side dish that will have folks thinking you slaved over a hot stove all day! The freshness of the beans coupled with the smoky ham hock will have your folks happy and asking for more!
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alittleandalot.com
Israeli Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Roasted Nuts
This easy-to-make BBQ Green Beans recipe is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish to serve with your turkey. Everyone loves these tender beans, smoky ham, sweet onions, and tangy sauce.
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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a southern classic. This traditional Thanksgiving recipe is so simple you will want to make it all of the time. A sweet candied pecan topping is the icing on the cake!
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entirelyelizabeth.com
No Knead Black Pepper Focaccia
This No Knead Black Pepper Focaccia bread recipe requires zero skill and background knowledge of bread or yeast. It is easy to make, totally fool proof, and great for making ahead of time too!
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www.upstateramblings.com
Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole
Get that Crock Pot working for you this Thanksgiving! Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it side dish – it's creamy, flavorful, and frees up your oven for that big ol' turkey.
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www.upstateramblings.com
Traditional 7 Layer Salad Recipe
Wow your guests with a showstopper. With its layers of fresh veggies, cheese, bacon, and a zesty dressing, 7 Layer Salad is a refreshing counterpoint to all the rich Thanksgiving dishes. Plus, it’s a rainbow on a plate.
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Corn Pudding Casserole
Corn Pudding Casserole is a recipe that is a staple in any good Southern household. Is it a dessert or a savory side? You be the judge. Made with simple, staple ingredients like creamed corn, milk, butter and sugar, this is an easy and delicious taste of the South you can have any day of the week.
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce. Making that Holiday staple has never been more easy. Whether you choose to make it on top of the stove or in your electric pressure cooker, you have chosen the easy way. Bright flavors of fresh cranberries, orange, sweet honey and a smidge of bourbon are sure to please all of your Holiday guests.
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Spaghetti Squash Gratin
Spaghetti Squash Gratin is a delicious way to use the veggie that doubles as a pasta. This low carb, Keto side dish is so good you won't know you are missing those carbs.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Stuffed Acorn Squash is a Holliday favorite for any family or friend gathering. We take this beautiful Winter squash and stuff it with onion, cheese, bacon and breadcrumbs to give you a wonderful side dish that just tastes like the Holidays
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thembites.com
TikTok Mac and Cheese Recipe
The viral TikTok Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy, comforting, and baked in the oven without even boiling the pasta.
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joyfullymad.com
Stovetop Sausage Stuffing
Stovetop Sausage Stuffing is the best stuffing recipe for the holidays! It's made on the stove, so you don't have to worry about it taking up room in your oven. The browned sausage adds so much flavor and you won't believe that there are only FIVE ingredients in this easy stovetop sausage stuffing recipe!
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joyfullymad.com
Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
Thanksgiving fruit salad will be a colorful side dish for your holiday feast! With fall fruits, maple syrup and cinnamon, these seasonal flavors are a fresh and healthy addition to any Thanksgiving menu.
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www.the-bella-vita.com
Crispy�Smashed Brussel Sprouts Recipe (TikTok)
With a crispy exterior and tender, savory interior, these smashed Brussels sprouts are a perfect complement to any Thanksgiving meal.
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www.the-bella-vita.com
Air fryer Butternut Squash Recipe
Looking for a quick and easy side dish to serve at your Thanksgiving dinner? Consider making air fryer butternut squash! This dish is not only simple to prepare, but it's also a healthy and flavorful addition to your holiday menu.
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naturallieplantbased.com
Vegan Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Your guests will love this creamy vegan sweet potato casserole with spiced sweet potatoes and sweet caramelized pecan topping.
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thehelpfulgf.com
Easy Gluten Free Creamed Corn Recipe
This homemade cream corn is so creamy and delicious. With directions to make it sweet or savory, this side dish is one that everyone will love!
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ketocookingchristian.com
Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans
These fresh and tender green beans are cooked Southern style, low and slow. They're the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!
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Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins are an easy and delicious way to get all of the flavors you love from the Southern Pecan Pie without all of the work. These mini muffins are made with just 5 ingredients and can be whipped up in no time.
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Traditional Scottish Oatmeal Rolls
Traditional Scottish Oatmeal Rolls are a dream dinner roll. They are easy with only a 1.5 hour rise time. The taste and texture is everything you want in a yeast roll. Discover the taste of my ancestors homeland, Scotland with this traditional recipe.
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theurbenlife.com
Roasted Honeynut Squash Recipe
This roasted honeynut squash recipe is the ultimate healthy side dish to any comforting meal. It's sweet, nutty, and caramelized to perfection. Ready in 30 minutes!
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theurbenlife.com
Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins (with BACON!)
Stuffing muffins are a fun twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish! These individual cups are packed with traditional stuffing, veggies, and bacon.
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www.vanillabeancuisine.com
Green Beans Almondine with Pomegranate Seeds
Green Beans Almondine is a traditional French dish of green beans served with a buttery almond topping. Pomegranate seeds take it over the top!
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www.vanillabeancuisine.com
Cauliflower Stuffing with Sausage and Pecans
Cauliflower stuffing is a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional stuffing. Packed with sausage, cauliflower, onions, celery, and pecans—delicious!
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www.masalaherb.com
Non-Traditional Green Bean Casserole without Fried Onions
A green bean casserole prepared with fresh ingredients and from scratch.
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Pecan Pie Squares
Pecan Pie Squares made with a real shortbread crust are a delicious alternative to the famed Southern Pecan Pie. Made with honey, whipping cream, these pecan pie bars are the best you will find.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are our "go to" mashed potatoes at The Buttered Home. Filled with cream cheese and sour cream, they are delicious and a little decadent. They will be a welcome side at any dinner table.
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Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Classic Macaroni and Cheese a real southern favorite. Creamy pasta mixed with egg and cheese gives way to a baked classic for your food lovers!
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www.masalaherb.com
Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe >X MasalaHerb.com
Chunky or smooth, a vibrant sweet potato filled with flavors and texture.
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amagicalmess.com
Family Favorite Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
A rich and cheesy broccoli casserole that's requested every year. Topped with a crunchy cracker topping, this veggie side dish is a win for the whole family!
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twocloveskitchen.com
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus
This simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus recipe is a healthy, delicious side dish that's full of lightly sweet, deeply browned flavor, with crispy and tender textures.
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twocloveskitchen.com
Sage and Bacon Stuffing
If your favorite part of Thanksgiving, like mine, is the stuffing, you'll love this recipe for Sage and Bacon Stuffing. Take the classic Thanksgiving stuffing with sage, onion, celery, and parsley, and add salty, savory bacon for the perfect side dish.
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onehotoven.com
BBQ Green Beans
This easy-to-make BBQ Green Beans recipe is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish to serve with your turkey. Everyone loves these tender beans, smoky ham, sweet onions, and tangy sauce.
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alittleandalot.com
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes ~ The Creamiest!
The absolute creamiest mashed potatoes plus a long list of ideas for add-ins and substitutions that will take your mashed potato game to the next level.
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Green Bean Casserole with Soy Sauce
Green Bean Casserole with Soy Sauce is a delightful surprise! Taking a basic green bean casserole and adding fine touches like soy sauce and sliced almonds make it easy, delicious and a touch of fancy.
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burntapple.com
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
These roasted sweet potatoes will quickly become a favorite with fresh sweet potatoes, a hint of brown sugar and spices.
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burntapple.com
Cranberry Stuffed Apples with Brown Sugar
Enjoy some cranberry stuffed apples with brown sugar and spices! A delicious healthier winter treat! Just a couple hundred calories or less per apple and oh so warm and delicious!
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Bacon Cornbread Salad
Bacon Cornbread Salad is a great southern classic. Combining fresh salad components with sweet southern cornbread is a win all the way around. Dressed with a mayo dressing and the king of protein, Bacon!
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Spicy Macaroni Salad
Spicy Macaroni Salad is a pasta side dish all dressed up. Adding fresh veggies and a little heat make it something fun, tasty and new.
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Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole
Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole takes a boring side and turns it into something spectacular. Beautiful gold potatoes drenched in a sultry sauce of mayo and garlic are only made better by adding bacon and cheese.
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sulaandspice.com
Acorn Squash Crock Pot Method
Your oven is probably busy on Thanksgiving day, so use your crockpot to make this acorn squash! Such an easy way to make this delicious vegetable!
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sulaandspice.com
Brussels Sprouts Salad – with Cranberries
A sweet and tangy dressing sweetens Brussels sprouts to make a delicious salad that everyone will love!
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xoxobella.com
Sweet Potatoes with Candied Maple Pecans
Most Southern Thanksgiving side dishes boast elements of sweet, spicy and savoury and this is one of those holiday recipes that won’t disappoint! Maple extract, brown sugar, warm spices, and sea salt really bring out that amazing yam flavour in every bite.
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xoxobella.com
One Pot Gouda and Cream Cheese Corn
Corn-based recipes such as this stovetop cream cheese corn are great since you only need one pot and they’re nice for special occasions. Rosemary, thyme and garlic enrich this easy side dish, making it a great option for a holiday side dish. It’s a great recipe that will become a holiday tradition.
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thembites.com
Purple Cauliflower Recipe
If you’re into roasted vegetables, then this purple cauliflower recipe is for you! Not only is it delicious, it’s easy as well!
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weeatatlast.com
Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
These air fryer roast potatoes are a must-have on any Thanksgiving table! They stay crispy outside, and remain fluffy inside.
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weeatatlast.com
Healthy Vegetarian Collard Greens Recipe
This vegan version of collard greens is the ultimate side dish! It is a healthy and satisfying dish that celebrates the earthy taste of the greens while incorporating the unique twist of cider. It is also low-carb, keto, and paleo-friendly and can therefore be enjoyed by those on these special diets.
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Fried Cabbage Casserole
Fried Cabbage Casserole, everything you love about fried cabbage, all in one pan. Fried cabbage in bacon grease, bathed in a creamy sauce and adding cheese makes this southern classic irresistible.
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Easy New Potato Salad
Easy New Potato Salad is a classic BBQ side dish. We make it zippy and delicious with dill pickles and smoked paprika. Not to mention a tad of mustard to keep things interesting.
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Southern Yellow Squash Casserole
Southern Yellow Squash casserole made the southern Alabama way! Stewed squash with onion and buttermilk topped with butter crackers. A true taste of the South!
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thecrumbykitchen.com
Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Herbed Croutons
This rich and creamy Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup gets the seasonal treatment, and the homemade herbed croutons add a happy crunch to this satisfyingly easy meal!
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thecrumbykitchen.com
Quick & Easy Cranberry Sauce
Never open a can of jellied cranberries again! This last-minute Quick & Easy Cranberry Sauce is so simple, you’ll be volunteering to bring the sides to every holiday dinner!
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thecrumbykitchen.com
Pumpkin Sage Cloverleaf Rolls
Perfect dinner rolls with a fall twist! These Pumpkin Sage Cloverleaf Rolls are slightly sweet, super fluffy, and smothered in melty sage compound butter.
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thereidhomestead.com
Root Veggie Mash with Butternut Squash Recipe
This easy healthy side dish is one you can prepare ahead of time and just warm up! Perfect for any holiday meal!
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Deviled Eggs in the Instant Pot
Deviled eggs are made super easy by making them in the Electric Pressure Cooker! These bites of goodness are boiled up easy and peel easy using this method. Then we take them to another level by adding smoky paprika and mustard with dill pickle relish.
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reallifeoflulu.com
Pumpkin Torte
Pumpkin Torte is flavorful and full of texture. Each layer adds it's own delicious taste. If you like pumpkin, this will be your new favorite dessert!
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reallifeoflulu.com
Homemade Cornbread Stuffing
This Homemade Cornbread Stuffing (Dressing) will become a holiday favorite! Everyone will love this classic 1970's recipe with bacon, onions, and celery to give it just the right flavor and crunch.
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moonandspoonandyum.com
Easy One Pot Stewed Potatoes
Easy one pot stewed potatoes make a delicious side dish that can be served alongside a large variety of main courses or enjoyed just as is for a bit of comfort food!
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girlcarnivore.com
BBQ Glazed Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Add zest to your side dishes this season with these BBQ Glazed Smoked Brussels Sprouts loaded with bacon and served with a quick homemade aioli. So good, you’ll watch everyone come back for seconds!
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passthesushi.com
Slow Cooker Rum Soaked Fig Cranberry Sauce
This slow cooker cranberry sauce is the most simple thing you can put on the table for the holidays. Your slow cooker does all the work, you get all the credit.
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girlcarnivore.com
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Looking for a kicking campfire recipe or maybe something to really knock their socks off at the next bbq – this Smoked Mac and Cheese is perfect for that. Creamy mac and cheese with a hint of heat and smoke
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passthesushi.com
Deviled Eggs and the Great Mayo Vs. Miracle Whip Debate
When it comes to classic deviled eggs, you want a perfectly boiled egg with a creamy yolk filling. Our trick is in the Miracle Whip–a family secret that's been on our menu for years!
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naturallieplantbased.com
Roasted Broccoli & Zucchini with Lemon & Garlic
You will love this crisp roasted broccoli and zucchini with hints of savory caramelized garlic and vibrant lemon.
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Fried Zucchini with Bacon Chutney
Fried Zucchini with Bacon Chutney is a flavor combination that has life altering consequences. And I mean in a GOOD way! These two things go so well together and making them just couldn’t be easier. Whether you make them each as a stand alone item or use the recipe for the Zucchini for Squash or your other favorite veggies, you will be one happy cook. Especially when you see those smiling faces eating your food.
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www.christinascucina.com
Green Bean Salad (Easy Italian Recipe – Served Cold or Hot)
This salad is amazing for its versatility to be made in two different ways, and the fact that it tastes great whether it's served, hot, warm or cold!
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www.christinascucina.com
Orange Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier
Triple the orange flavor in this cranberry sauce is what sets it apart from others! Everyone raves about this twist on the classic side dish for turkey!
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www.caramelandspice.com
How To Make Crispy Fried Onions Without Deep Frying
Deep-fried onions are the perfect topping for burgers, salads, casseroles, and so much more.
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www.caramelandspice.com
Hidden Vegetable Mac And Cheese
This Hidden Vegetable Mac And Cheese is perfect for fussy eaters of all ages! Packed to the brim with colorful, nutritious vegetables, it is surprisingly smooth and cheesy. It can be made gluten-free and vegan by swapping a few ingredients.
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wearenotmartha.com
Mojito Cranberry Sauce
This unique and fun spin on cranberry sauce takes a traditional Thanksgiving side and adds rum, lime juice, and mint. Mojito Cranberry Sauce will be a hit on your nontraditional Thanksgiving table!
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cheneetoday.com
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe – the Best!
This decadent southern baked mac and cheese has a secret ingredient that adds so much flavor and creamy texture! and it comes together so easily with no stove top step!
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wearenotmartha.com
The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing
Once you try this stuffing, it will become a staple on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Made with Italian sausage, lots of veggies, and Bell's seasoning, everyone will be asking you for the recipe for the best Thanksgiving stuffing!
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www.troprockin.com
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This is a great list of recipes. There’s two I tried making the cream cheese mashed potato and the sweet potato brown sugar. both recipes turned out good for me. I love the texture of the cream cheese combined with the mash potato. It’s soo creamy and delicious. The roasted sweet potato with brown sugar is such a treat but I didn’t put that much brown sugar because sweet potato is already sweet enough for me.
All very good options! Thanks!!!
I’ve made the creamed corn and stove top stuffing before and they were delicious! Having trouble deciding what to make this year. So many amazing options to choose from.
So many options! LOL! Tempting to do them all!
I was scrolling through this delicious list and found the maple pecan with sweet potato and just had to try it….it was perfect. The crunchiness and sweet and salty combo of the potato and pecans were out of this world. I am making this for Friendsgiving this year for sure!
This collection of thanksgiving recipes is such a good one! I’ve already started making plans for this year. That mojito cranberry sauce is a must!
This recipe was so helpful. I recently made the baked sweet potatoes, and I love how they turned out! I would probably try the other recipes!